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Saturday, July 30, 2011

This is a card that I made for Martha’s Crafter’s Choice Swap SCS swap.I took a spot in Thank You, Thinking of You
and Get Well, so check back in two days for the second card.Image/Sentiment—Paper Impressions Thank You Calligraphy

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Who are the Calendar Girls? We are a group of bloggers who want to have a place
where friendships blossom, creativity abounds, and encouragement prevails! In
keeping with that dream, this blog group has been created so we will have a
place to interact and enjoy being fellow bloggers.

This month hostess is our Miss
July--MichelleHere are the directions
from the Marvelous Michelle--This month
is a free for all....any theme! But.....there is a catch.

Our cards can be created using anything BUT a stamped image (sentiments are
okay). Here is where you can get creative...examples would be punch art,
stickers, embellishments, patterned paper, whatever you chose.

So, this was a bit of a
challenge for me as I rarely make a card without a stamped image.So, off to check the Patterned Paper bins and
found this great paper as well as some stickers I also had in the same spot—Whoopee!Ready to create!

Accessories—Karen Foster Patriotic Parade Stickers, Blue and White Star ribbon and
White Star bradsPlease check out the blogs of
all of the Calendar Girls—there are 10 of us, so it might take you a bit.I am
sure you will enjoy all of the July creations and how creative the other ladies
are without getting inky this month. All of the blogs are listed
on my left sidebar.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Laura Jean—LJ--is our great
hostess for the Divas for July and sent some awesome items for us to play with and
create a sweet card.Terry is the
hostess for the Dazzlers and they came up the theme of Garden of
Friendship.This is for all things found
in the garden, especially friendships that grow and grow! As a little extra this
month, they would like us to share a friendship we have.First, I want to say I consider each and
every one of the Darlings in our group a friend—even though I have only met
three in person (and one will be added to the list by the time this is posted—Debbie!)We chat and chat in the DDD thread along with
other threads on SCS, text and email each other—just like Real Life Friends!!!On my bucket list is to meet each of the
wonderful ladies who are a part of this awesome group!

Accessories— Nestabilities, Lady Bug Button, Red/Green
Buttons, Red solid and Red Gingham Ribbon, Spiral Clip, CopicsPlease be sure to stop in to see what all of the Divas created. Then, there is a link to Jeanette's blog, to see what the Dazzler's gardens look like.

Monday, July 11, 2011

This is a card that I made for our monthly Sisterhood of the Traveling Card (SOTC) Swap on SCS. Kadie is was our June hostess and asked us to create a card for a girl's sport. Since I was the head girls volleyball coach for 19 years at the high school I retired from, I knew which sport I wanted to use. I love watching sports--and loved coaching them too!Image/Sentiment—Stampin' Up Have A BallCardstock--Gina K White and Black; Essentially Yours Sports Patterned Paper

Saturday, July 2, 2011

This is a card that I made for Lori’s Sweet Tooth or Summer Swap SCS swap.I took a spot in each, so check back in two
days for the second card.I love this
Riley image and had used the patterned paper on a recent card and thought I’d
use it again.Image/Sentiment—Riley with Tent

About Me

Barb

Welcome to my crafting blog. I do truly love card making and am happy to share some of my creations. In addition to blogging--I am found daily on SCS--Splitcoast Stampers. I am an active participant in the swap forum--as a hostess and a swapper! I am lucky to have met a few of these wonderful ladies in person and hope to meet more as time goes on. I am the BRAK--Birthday Random Acts of Kindness --Coordinator on SCS. I also Coordinate the Welcome RAK Newbie Committee.
I am a retired teacher and was also an Athletic Director for the last 17 years. I am still active in the state association--WADA as well as the National association--NIAAA.
Thanks for stopping by my Blog!